Darlington RA maintained their good form with a 34 runs victory over Hartlepool at Park Drive.

Jimmy Middleton (46 not out), Darren Hickey whose 41 included no fewer than eight boundaries, and Maroof Khan with 40 enabled RA to post 187 for nine in the allotted overs.

Hartlepool's innings never gained momentum and ended on 153 all out. Khan sent down 12.5 overs claiming four wickets for 39 runs, Lee Russell claimed three wickets for 43 runs in 10 overs, and Peter Cartwright's bowling also brought success.